We all know what pasta embodies, but have you ever wondered what “carbonara” means? Carbonaro means charcoal in Italian, but to this day, the connection to this savory, flavorsome dish remains uncertain. Some food historians believe this pasta may have been popular among charcoal makers working in the Apennine Mountains; or perhaps it is called…
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Golden Lemony 4th of July Potato Salad Featuring Dijon & Dill
This creamy slightly piquant salad is paired with the rich, sweet, soft texture and pleasant aroma of dill and spicy Dijon; kissed with white wine and seasonings. It makes the perfect traveling or stay at home picnic fare. Alongside fried or barbecued chicken, or anything grilled, you have a complete culinary celebration. Delectable! Ingredients: 3…
Mexican Refried Beans & Yellow Rice: The Real Deal
Well, we’ve spent the week gathering some scrumptious Mexican main dishes, but where are the recipes for the “not to be denied sides?” Today we dedicate the day to just that, or those 🙂 We’ve all opened up a can of refried beans to find a pasty, cylinder shaped, tasteless, bland blob of? Squeezed and…
Coq au Vin (Chicken with Wine)
Coq au Vin simply means; chicken with wine. The delectable delicate flavors of this classic French dish kisses your palate with essences of fresh herbs and subtle wine. Coq au Vin is really quite easy to put together, so there’s no need for any intimidation factors. I used Pinot noir in this recipe for the…
France: Food, Wine, Culture & Cooking
We are dedicating this week to enchanting, romantic and mesmerizing France. While my concentration will be on food and recipes, I found it fitting to first offer some interesting facts about “la République française.” Also known informally as “l’hexagone” (the hexagon) because of the general form of the country. To not only whet the palate,…
Traditional Southern Red Velvet Cake with Heritage Frosting
This is Mama Carmela’s cherished recipe for Red Velvet Cake with Heritage frosting. Perfection takes a bit of time, but this is an easy to follow, classic, Southern cake, made with love and tastes outrageous; well worth the little bit of extra effort! It is incredibly delicious with cream cheese or cooked heritage frosting—my choice…
Mama Sylvia’s Deep South Fried Green Tomatoes
Whether they’re a childhood favorite or a new discovery, once you’ve tried Mama Sylvia’s Fried Green Tomatoes, it’ll be hard to forget ’em! The recipe for this down‐home Southern classic is so easy and delicious, you’ll want to make ’em all year long! What You’ll Need: 1 egg 1/2 cup water 1 / teaspoons salt…
Southern Smothered Chicken Breasts with Onion Gravy & Food Facts of the Old South
This week’s recipes will be dedicated to the Rich South where regional cuisine developed local food supplies and blended with the varied cultural backgrounds of its cooks. The rural agricultural South produced vegetables, fruits, nuts, rice and corn. Game was plentiful: deer, rabbits, squirrels, birds and ducks of all kinds. Oysters, crabs, shrimp, saltwater and…
Thai Iced Tea Recipe
Thai tea, also known as Thai iced tea is a Thai drink made from strongly brewed Ceylon tea. However, due to Ceylon tea’s high price, a locally grown landrace version of Assam known as Bai Miang or Pantai Thai Tea Mix with added food coloring is commonly used. Other ingredients may include added orange blossom water, star anise,…
Thai Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango: Kao Niow Mamuang
I know of no way to end a perfect Thai meal than with this conventional sweet rice cascading with a healthy fringe of ripe, sweet, juicy mango. Don’t forgot to save a bit of the sweet coconut milk to drizzle over the top of it all…Amazing ending, indeed. Ingredients * 2 cups long-grain white sticky…
Once Upon a Spice 